HRS §583A-314
Appealing a child custody order
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section explains how to appeal a final decision in a child custody case. It says you can appeal using the same fast process as other civil cases. The court cannot pause the custody order while the appeal is happening, unless there is a temporary emergency order.
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The statute, as written — Appeals
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
An appeal may be taken from a final order in a proceeding under this part in accordance with expedited appellate procedures in other civil cases. Unless the court enters a temporary emergency order under section 583A-204, the enforcing court shall not stay an order enforcing a child-custody determination pending appeal.
Sections this one refers to
§583A-204 Emergency child custody orders when a child is in danger
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